Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 35-44 , February 2006

Bicycle Helmets: Overcoming Barriers to Use and Increasing Effectiveness

  • Jennifer L. Rezendes, MS, RN, CPNP, CCRN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Jennifer L. Rezendes, MS, RN, CPNP, CCRN, Columbia University School of Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Program, 630 West 168th St, New York, NY 10032.

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PII: S0882-5963(05)00231-9

doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2005.06.005

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 35-44 , February 2006